Design Statement
The theme track for thatgamejam #02 had a certain cosmic and zen quality to it, which evoked in us the emotions of drifting around and letting go. So we designed our game around this feeling, and felt that an underwater or space setting would be the best thematic fit. We eventually went with a simple platformer structure where you dive into and descend further into water and it gradually transitions into the cosmos.

Game Instructions (launch steps, controls, and gameplay overview)
Extract the zip file and run the executable. The game is a simple platformer where you descend deeper into the water, collecting glowing gems which represent aspects of your memories. WASD is used to move and steer, Space/W is used to jump. There are a total of 10 collectibles that need to be walked over on to pick up, and the game ends when the player descends to the bottom and collects the final gem.

Gameplay walkthrough video
https://youtu.be/Ag2Fujv_4UQ

Did your project use any AI tools or assets? If yes, please specify.
This work does not make use of generative AI in any capacity for writing, programming, art or music.